Kiara W.

HRBP in Media | Helping Shape People-Centered Cultures at Scale | Strategy ✨Performance ✨Growth

Role
People Partner (Hrbp) at NPR
Location
Hampton Roads, VA, US
LinkedIn followers
500 followers
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About Kiara W.

I’m a strategic HR Business Partner working at the intersection of people…

Experience

  1. People Partner (Hrbp)

    NPR

    Jul 2023 — Present · Washington, DC, US

    Serve as a strategic thought partner to senior leaders across editorial teams, advising on workforce planning, organizational structure, and employee experience. • Manage complex employee relations cases, including workplace investigations, final written warnings, FMLA/ADA coordination, and cross-functional team conflicts. • Develop and roll out performance coaching resources to support leadership development and reduce HR escalations. • Partner with compensation team to evaluate salary equity, define career ladders, and support internal mobility decisions, particularly in union and high-visibility roles. • Advise on internal candidate transitions, helping to refine policies and ensure transparency and fairness across departments. • Act as a trusted liaison between HR Centers of Excellence and client groups, translating strategy into practical, people-first action plans.

Education

  • Fayetteville State University

    General Studies

  • Old Dominion University

    Bachelor of Science (B.S.)

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